Big changes are coming to Indian cricket. As per recent reports, Shubman Gill is to lead the ODI series against Australia in October 2025. With Rohit Sharma stepping aside from captaincy duties, a new chapter is about to begin for Team India. The excitement started following a report that suggested Gill is expected to captain India at the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa and may assume the captaincy shortly.
Rohit Sharma has been India’s captain for a while. However, over the past few months, he has slowly started moving away from leadership roles. First, he retired from T20Is. Then, he announced his retirement from Test cricket. Now, it looks like he’s ready to pass on the ODI captaincy as well, though not officially. This gives a golden chance to Shubman Gill, who is being groomed as the future face of Indian cricket.
Let’s be honest, Shubman Gill has been one of India’s most exciting young talents in recent years. He’s consistent, calm, and has already shown leadership potential. He has scored over 2,775 ODI runs till now, with 8 centuries and an average above 59. Not bad for a 25-year-old!
On top of that, he’s already led India in Test matches, where he impressed fans and experts alike. Even cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar praised his cool and composed captaincy. So naturally, the BCCI feels confident handing him the ODI reins.
India is set to tour Australia in October 2025 for a 3-match ODI series. This will most likely be Gill’s first series as India’s full-time ODI captain. It’s a big step for him, but also a huge opportunity.
Rohit Sharma’s Overall Stats as Captain of ODI
| Matches | Wins | Losses | Tied/No Result |
| 56 | 42 | 12 | 1 tied + 1 NR |
At the same time, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will still be around in the team. But going forward, their roles might become more supportive, allowing the younger players to take center stage.
As expected, cricket fans have mixed reactions. Some are excited about the fresh leadership. Others still feel Rohit has a lot to offer. It’s pretty interesting to see that Gill has stepped up as the captain for India in red-ball Tests. Fans are rallying behind this change! At the same time, social media is alive with chatter. A recent post from a journalist on X even ignited a debate about whether Gill or Rohit should lead the team in Australia. Still, many agree that change is necessary. It’s time to prepare the next generation, and Shubman Gill seems like the right person to begin that journey.
Shubman Gill to lead the ODI series, feels like the beginning of a new era. He has the skills, the mindset, and the support of the team. Similarly, if he performs well as a captain, India might just have found its next long-term leader in white-ball cricket.
